Senior Management Accountant

Ready to make your first move from practice into industry?

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be recruiting for a Senior Management Accountant on behalf of a highly respected, nationwide service provider based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Known for working with some of the UK's leading brands, this business offers the perfect landing spot for a qualified Accountant looking to make their first move from practice into industry.

Whether you're ACA-qualified from audit, or ACCA/CIMA with a strong grounding in financial reporting, this is a fantastic opportunity to take your skills into a hands-on, management accounts / commercial finance role - while receiving support as you make the transition.

Why this role is perfect for first-time movers:

• Join a finance team that values the discipline and technical expertise developed in practice.
• Gain experience managing a small team and playing a key role in monthly reporting and strategic insight.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across Commercial Finance, Accounts Payable, and project teams.

What will you be doing?

• Ensuring accurate recording and project-level allocation of Cost of Sales.
• Leading and developing a small team within Management Accounts.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Acting as the go-to for Cost of Sales audit queries.
• Partnering with teams across the business to drive process improvements.
• Helping shape and implement internal financial controls and procedures.

What skills do we need?

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified - ideal for someone recently qualified in practice.
• 1-2 years post-qualification experience (can include time in practice).
• Strong communication skills and a commercial mindset.
• High level of Excel and a knack for working with large data sets.
• Analytical, detail-focused, and eager to learn how your work impacts the bigger picture.

What's on offer?

• Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 at home.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Beautiful, modern office space.
• On site parking.
• Opportunities for career progression.

If you're ready to step out of practice and into a business-facing finance role, we'd love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact Emma Johnsen.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.